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Ancaster orchestra's musical land acknowledgment to feature works from Indigenous composers
Four musical pieces craftedby First Nations composers will be highlighted in a concert at the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre in Hamilton on Friday.
Ontario elementary teachers vote in favour of a strike
Ontario's public elementary school teachers have voted 95 per cent in favour of a strike.
'Same old stuff': Activists condemn Ontario government silence on animal care at Marineland
Two months after the deaths of 14 whales and a dolphin at Marineland came to light, Ontario has refused to make public any steps taken to improve animal safety at the park, as critics demand action and transparency.
Why the way we're taught about how Black people came to Canada is completely wrong
The series Black Life: Untold Stories tells many stories of the Black experience in Canada - not just about migration but about music, arts, justice and unity.
Ontario NDP calls for provincial plan on endometriosis, saying some seeking care outside country
The provincial NDP is calling on the Ontario government to create a strategy to increase funding, education and awareness around endometriosis, saying the gynecological disease is debilitating for thousands across the province who sometimes seek careoutside the country due to health care delays.
A Hamilton institution marks 70 years of training hair stylists in Ontario
As Hamilton hair design school Bruno's celebrates its 70th anniversary, owner Sima Sakha says it can proudly point to generations of graduates.'In every salon in Hamilton or the Toronto area that you go, there are likely at least one or two people who graduated from Bruno's,' she said.
Advocates take their case for a guaranteed basic income to the Senate
Advocates calling on Canada to create a guaranteed basic income pushed back on what one senator called the"myths and stereotypes" about such a program during a Senate committee meeting on Tuesday.
Early childhood educators in Ontario among lowest paid in Canada, advocates say
Advocates say that early childhood educators in Ontario are among the lowest paid in the country, and say that raising their wages is critical to the success of the $10-a-day childcare program.
Gary Barwin among winners at 2023 Canadian Jewish Literary Awards
The awards celebrate outstanding Jewish writing by Canadian authors.
'The recognition is coming back' says Ontario lacrosse teams on the sport's Olympic return
Lacrosse becoming an Olympic sport again can encouragemore people to take up the sport and pave the way for it to grow on an international level, according to some lacrosse players inLondon, Ont.
Hamilton needs 60 more family doctors, health team says
Hamilton needs 60 more family doctors to ensure everyone in the city has one, according to the Hamilton Family Health Team.
Biggest question in the Ontario Liberal race: Who has best shot at beating Doug Ford?
The 80,000 members of the Ontario Liberal Party will soon choose their new leader, and the fundamental question they'll be facing is which candidate has the best shot at defeating Premier Doug Ford in the next election.
Haudenosaunee Nationals a step closer to being in the Olympics with inclusion of lacrosse
Theinclusion of lacrosse in the 2028 Summer Olympicsin Los Angelesbrings members of theHaudenosaunee Nationals lacrosse teams a step closer tobeing Olympic contenders.
Ford government moves to bar Hamilton MPP from being recognized at Queen Park after Gaza comments
The Progressive Conservatives tabled a motion at Queen's Park Monday to ban NDP MPP SarahJama from speaking in the chamber until she retracts and deletes her statement and formally apologizes.
Hamilton group won't pursue drug consumption site as province pauses all applications indefinitely
The AIDS Network has withdrawn its application to provide a safe drug consumption site and wraparound treatment services despite the worsening opioid crisis. The decision is in part because of Ontario's decision to review all current sites and pause application approvals.
2 men in hospital after downtown Hamilton shooting on Sunday, police say
Hamilton Police Service is investigating a downtown shooting that sent two people to hospital.
University of Toronto implements tuition-free initiative for 9 First Nations
The University of Toronto has launched a tuition-free initiative for nine First Nationswhose territoriesinclude or areadjacent to its campuses indowntown Toronto, Mississauga and Scarborough, part of the university's efforts to make education more accessible for Indigenous students.
Ontario government tables bill to return lands it removed back to Greenbelt
Ontario's housing minister introduced legislation Monday to returnland from Ontario's protected Greenbelt that his government had previously removed for housing.
Ontario autism program now funding over 8,000 kids for core therapy
The number of children with autism receiving publicly funded, needs-based core therapy in Ontario appears to have only now returned to the level it was at five years ago, before changes by the Progressive Conservative government upended the system, new figures suggest.
Pharmacare ultimatum: NDP backs Singh's ability to kill deal if Liberals don't deliver
New Democrats have unanimously urged their party to stand firm on negotiating pharmacare, even if it means ending their political agreement with the Liberals.
Dog deaths at downtown Hamilton apartment spur fears over canine parvovirus
A Hamilton resident in a lower city apartment is worried after her dog contracted canine parvovirus and died. Building management says it is the third dog to die in the buildingin a month.
Burlington man charged in connection with 2 hate-motivated incidents at Toronto mosque: police
A man is facing charges after a mosquein the city's east end was vandalized twice in what police are treating as asuspected hate-motivated incident.
New Democrats gather in Hamilton, where struggles felt across Canada can be seen 'in real time': mayor
Mayor Andrea Horwath took the convention stage on Friday to welcome NDP members to Hamilton - a city she says represents everything that needs to be top of mind as they debate priorities.
How to fix the housing crisis? Experts, mayors bring ideas to annual Ontario summit
The event, organized by theResidential Construction Council of Ontario,is the third of its kind after theresidential builders association launched theevent last year aimed at tacklingthe province's housing crunch.
Too many non-acute patients are stuck in hospitals. A converted hotel aims to change that
The Hamilton Health Sciences Satellite Health Facility is designated for patients with an alternate level of care - that is, those who do not require acute care in hospital, but are unable to return home for any number of reasons.
School board development fees make it hard to build affordable housing, non-profit says
The flat-rate fees school boards charge developers are making it harder for low-income families and unhoused people to put a roof over their heads, according to a local non-profit affordable housing developer.
Bernie Sanders shows support for NDP with video message at policy convention in Hamilton
United States Sen. Bernie Sanders is throwing his support behind Canada's New Democrats in a pre-recorded video the party aims to play at its policy convention in Hamilton on Friday.
OPP urge road safety as thousands head to Port Dover for Friday the 13th
Thousands of bikers are expected to descend on the lakeshore town of Port Dover, Ont., for Friday the 13th. Provincial police are reminding everyone to drive with caution.
City of Hamilton to stop advertising on Meta platforms in show of support for Online News Act
The motionis a show of support forTrudeau's government's Bill C-18, and itsongoing fight withsocial media giant Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, over its use of news content.
Talk to kids about the Hamas-Israel conflict, experts say, but in an age-appropriate way
With stories on the Hamas-Israel conflict everywhere on social media and news broadcasts, adults should be ready to talk to kids about it, say media and child psychology experts.
Jane Goodall to 400 Ontario students: You can make a 'huge difference' with the environment
World-renowned anthropologist Jane Goodall told students in Burlington about ways in which young people can make a difference in the fight against climate change.
Niagara man charged with murder related to intimate partner violence incident, police say
The Niagara Regional Police Service saysdetectives from the criminal investigative unit went to arural residence in the Town of Lincoln, Ont. on Wednesday just before 8 a.m.
Accused killer of London, Ont., Muslim family testifies he hated 'religious fanatic' mom and hid unhappiness
Nathaniel Veltman, accused of killinga Muslim family in London in 2021,testifies he was subject to the strict discipline of his fundamentalist Christian mother and "had to learn to be an expert at hiding my emotions." He was the first defence witness at the weeks-long murder-terror trial in an Ontario court in Windsor.
Israeli-Palestinian conflict missing from resolution list as NDP prepares for conference in Hamilton
The New Democratic Party of Canada has released its list of 60 "priority" resolutions up for debate at this weekend's party convention in Hamilton, Ont. - and none of them touch on the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Who is Latin American? Canadian residents with roots in the Americas grapple with terms, identity
Many people from other parts of the Americas reflect on their identity in the month of October, also known as Latin American Heritage Month in Canada.Karla Martinez Pomier, originally from Havana and now living in Hamilton, is one of them.
Hamilton NDP MPP apologizes after comments about Israel-Hamas conflict
Hamilton Centre NDP MPP Sarah Jamais apologizing after making a statementabout the conflict between Hamas and Israel.Her apology comes afterOntario Premier Doug Ford calledfor Jama'sresignation.
Ford's Greenbelt flip-flop could spell legal trouble for taxpayers, lawyers say
Last month, Premier Doug Ford apologized to Ontarians and walked back the government's decision to remove 2,995 hectares of protected land from the Greenbelt to pave the way for housing development. Now, legal experts are saying developers could have legal recourse.
A ship that sank on Lake Huron 128 years ago is found nearly intact off Ontario's Bruce Peninsula
A documentary crew filming an upcoming feature about the ecological impact of invasive mussels in the Great Lakes has unravelled a 128-year-old mystery with the discovery of a previously unknown shipwreck near the Bruce Peninsula.
RCMP investigating Ontario government's plan to open Greenbelt land for development
The RCMPannounced Tuesdayit has launched a criminal investigation into Ontario Premier Doug Ford's plan to open up Greenbelt land for development.
Indigenous health centre in Hamilton is 1 step closer to completion
The formerSt. Helen Catholic Elementary School building in McQuesten Westwill likely be bulldozedthisfall to make way for a unique Indigenous centre with housing, health care and social services.
How bumper stickers on your car can attract criminals, Niagara police say
Bumper stickers are generally seen as harmless, but Niagara Regional Police say people should be aware that they can also lead to the sharing of too much personal information.
Ontario woman wants mandatory signs on private beaches after husband drowned in Lake Erie
The end of summer means another season has come and gone without the changes an Ontario woman would like to see at private beaches. PatriciaMason-Levasseur, whose husband drowned in Lake Erie in 2016, says owners of private beaches should be mandated to inform beachgoers when it's not safe to enter the water.
Hamilton Good Shepherd serves Thanksgiving dinner to community struggling with inflation
The Good Shepherd's annual free Thanksgiving dinner served people from all walks of life on Monday afternoon.
Unifor strike 'on hold' after GM reaches tentative agreement with Canadian workers
A tentative contract agreement between General Motors and the union representing Canadian autoworkers could end a strike of more than4,000 auto workers that began early Tuesday.
Reactions to Israel-Hamas conflict from Hamilton residents, students, elected officials expose emotional divide
With violenceerupting in Israel and the Palestinian territories, differing and strongly held views aresparkingheated debates in communities and on social mediaacross Canada.
Almost half of all flight delays in 2022 were airlines' responsibility, government data suggests
Nearly half of all flight delays in 2022 were deemed the responsibility of an airline, according to new numbers from Transport Canada.
Hamilton Ti-Cats bring home 38-13 win against Sask. Roughriders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders lost 38 to 13 at home to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Last night's loss was the fifth in a row for the Green and White.
Hamilton police close down 3 mushroom dispensaries — this time for good, they say
Hamilton police say they have permanently closed The Mushroom Cabinet and Shroomyz, two illegal psilocybin dispensaries in Hamilton's east end, and stopped a third dispensary from opening.
Israel formally declares war, approves 'significant' steps to retaliate for Hamas attack
Israeli soldiers fought to repel Hamas militants Sunday and exchanged fire with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, raising the prospect of a broader regional conflict, a day after an unprecedented surprise attack on southern Israel by Palestinian militants.
Hamilton Catholic school principal apologizes after using the N-word while speaking to students
A Hamilton family and anti-racism advocates want the Catholic school board to take stronger action after multiple instances of racism at a local school.
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